Associate Attorney

WE ARE REWRITING THE STORY OF FAMILY LAW. Are you ready to write it with us? Benita Ardenbaum Attorneys is a progressive, heart\-centred family law firm with over 30 years' experience and offices in Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg. We are building a different legacy in family law, where brilliant legal minds meet deep emotional intelligence, where strength and compassion coexist, and where we do more than resolve disputes. We guide families through some of the most vulnerable chapters of their lives. We want to change the way family law is practised, moving beyond the linear, conventional approach to something more integrated, more human and more effective. NOW HIRING: ATTORNEY, DURBAN OFFICE We are looking for an attorney to join our office in Durban, with 4\-5 years' post\-admission experience and that rare combination of high IQ and high EQ. Formidable in the courtroom, empathetic in the consultation room. A genuine interest in psychology and human behaviour will set you apart. You will: • Advise clients strategically and represent them in court, mediations and negotiations • Draft, review and negotiate complex legal documents • Manage your own matters independently, from research to resolution • Mentor junior staff and collaborate across the firm You bring: • An LLB and proven family law experience • Strong research, analytical and drafting skills • Ownership, integrity and accountability • Litigation skills • Excellence without ego, strength without aggression, and compassion without compromising professional boundaries We are not simply looking to fill a position. We are looking for someone who shares our vision, values collaboration and personal growth, and wants to help shape a firm where legal excellence and humanity go hand in hand. WHAT WE OFFER • Market\-related remuneration, negotiable on experience • Meaningful opportunities for professional growth • The chance to contribute to a forward thinking, legacy driven practice HOW TO APPLY Send your CV and a short personal motivation explaining why our philosophy speaks to you to careers@battorney.co.za, or message us directly to learn more. The future of family law can be different. Come help us create it. \#FamilyLaw \#LegalCareers \#Hiring \#Durban \#Attorneys